Juventus favourites to sign out of favour Chelsea star

Juventus favourites to sign out of favour Chelsea star

Italian champions Juventus have been made favourites to sign Chelsea outcast David Luiz in January, with the Brazilian having been told that he can leave the club in January.

Luiz has hardly played since falling out with the former Juve boss Antonio Conte at the end of October, and could be available for a cut price as a result.

According to reports in the Daily Mirror, Juve are front runners to sign the 30 year-old although they could face competition from Manchester United after defender Eric Bailly was ruled out with a long-term injury.

The Italians sold talisman Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan in the summer and have not quite looked the same in defence since his departure. Giorgio Chiellini is also coming to the end of his career and is out of contract in June.

They are currently third behind Inter and Napoli, and will be seeking reinforcements in order to continue their run of six consecutive Serie A titles.